PMI record sheet

40 week
40 month

This week I took a oil sample and sent it in on my car I should be getting the results back any day. Also I did a PMI record sheet tractor inspection.I learned that if you keep up on these things on this list you wont much down time with your equipment and you will always have reliable tractors.

Maintenance

40 week
168 month


This week we started preventative maintenance in our class.We went over oil testing and started the basic maintenance including all the grease fittings(zerks) on the truck in our class.I learned how important it is to pay attention to all the fittings on these trucks or you will have problems.,I have done a bunch of grease fittings at work and its a important part of keeping machinery running smoothly.

Cat Basics 3

Test bench 1-8

This week I did test bench 1-8 I learned about the cushion valve and how it changed the depth of the cylinder .I learned how the directional valve operates the cylinder engage and retract.

Excavator Bucket Hydraulic Testing

40 week
128 month



This week I researched the bucket hydraulic system on the John Deer excavator we had on loan from Birch equipment. First I weighed the bucket with a counter weight that weighed 195 lbs and raised it with the blade all the way down to lift it off the ground and get the system up to temperature. Next I lowered the cylinder to 2" and shut it down for five minutes. After five minutes I re-measured the cylinder and it had a 1/8" sag that was up to specs in the manual.Then I re-raised the cylinder to 2" and waited five more minutes after it was shut down and again there was 1/8th inch lag ..All in all the bucket is up to specs.

Cat Basics

40 Week
88 Month



This week I did the cat basics. I learned about every aspect of hydraulics. I took 2 tests and scored high. Also, this week, I learned about washers and the importance of using the correct one.

Excavator challenge

40 week
48 month


this week we did the excavator tire challenge and I almost got them all done,missed one tire.I learned many important facts about hydraulic fixtures. I finished the test bench one through 4. I studied in depth about pressure and flow. I also finished boxes 1-7 of the fittings.I definitely think Parker fittings is s site I will use again in the future.

Hydraulics and mini excavator

8 WEEK
8 MONTH

This week I learned how to use the Parker fitting board .Its one of these things I don't really get but i know I will with practice.Last week I practiced using the mini excavator I've used them before i think they are a good tool to have and to know how to work on these days.i picked the bucket to look into the workings of I think I will learn a bunch this next week that I will find useful.

Excavator

40 week
188 month



This week i finished half my fitting boxes I learned how to use the parker app it was helpful.I took a online test on excavator safety and learned how to drive a small john deer and stack tires.At work I changed a couple tires and did a oil change on a silage box truck..

Fitting boxes

Here's half of the boxes of fittings we have to do.

Charging Test and beginning fittings

40 week
144 month


This week we finished the charging system test I learned one on one how to do a correct load test from my very smart teacher. We learned how to use Parker fitting finder to find hydraulic fitting part numbers. This week at work I changed a radiator on a older case tractor I learned preventative maintenance is the only way to operate when you have a ton of money into equipment.

continue charging systems

40 WEEK
104 MONTH

This week I continued to work on my 12 vehicles we have to do charging and starting system checks on.I did the Freightliner the yellow International the Peterbuilt and a handful of other vehicles .I am getting the hang of how to check these systems the one thing i'm not 100% comfortable with yet is the parasitic load tests but I will get it down this next week.....

charging and starting

This week i worked with starting systems and charging systems.I worked on the trainer engine and the starting system demo both I was able to figure out fairly easily. Also we worked on a ton of electric motor boards.




4o week
64 month

Summers over

This summer i learned a bunch.I learned all shops are different ans all bosses are different.I learned there's the right way and the wrong way to do something. I found a real liking to farm machinery and implements.I think I will pursue a job in that line of work once i graduate.This week we have been doing all motor boards and I really think its the hardest park of engines is the electronics.I think i will learn a bunch from it.We also are working on starting systems.


24 week
24 month

tractor and implement service

40 week
88 month

This week I worked on my friends farm and did a radiator flush on a john deer tractor.Also I did preventative maintenance on a disc,a plow ,and a silage truck.I learned that keeping up un greasing zerks saves the wear on these implements and prolongs the life of them.

cleaned cleaned and more cleaning

40 week
48 month

This week was boring I spent the entire week washing trailers and trucks de-greasing and polishing chrome.I learned that if you keep up on the cleaning it wont take you days to do one truck in the future.

rewire trailer lights

8 week
8 month

This week I changed oil on a truck I learned how to do a complete trailer inspection from brakes to lights to the tires.I spent a couple hours re wiring a couple broken lights and learned that its not that hard to change a light housing if its the same part number it goes right in and all you have to do is match the wires up.

Trailer recycle

40 week
160 month

This week I learned how to change a radiator and do a complete fluid flush I also learned how to use a cutting torch to cut up a trailer completely down to the axle for recycling.

Basic service

40 week
120 month

This week I leaarned how to service a few trucks I did oil changes ,tire rotations and checked brakes and brake lines.

trailer service

40 week
80 month


This week I learned how to properly service a trailer including brakes, grease all the zerk fittings,check air pressure, and changed a couple inside tires on the trailer.I also replaced the reflective tape on the side and cleaned the inside . On the farm i had to drive the big deer and pulled the round baler I made hay bales for about 20 hours this week and when i was done i had to service the baler including all grease fittings, change the plastic roll and even changed a hydraulic line.

Pegasus

This week I learned how to change a tire on a truck with basic hand tools and how to bleed the air out of the steering.Also I been taking my cdl classes and learned a bunch on basic fundamentals.

Scan tool usage 2 with hours

40 week
120 month


This week i worked on the farm doing field work. I got to work on the navigation system with the boss and learned how to use it its a good tool on these big John Deer tractors. I performed a cylinder balance test on the yellow International box truck using the laptop using Service Maxx Pro .

I also used the Cummins Insight program on the laptop to diagnose the Cummins ISX in the dyno room. I found the code 2636 was red active which is the VGT actuator driver circuit.I traced it back from the turbo and found the plug was not plugged in all the way.

Scan tool usage 1 with hours

40 week
80 month


I used the Modis from Snap-On to do a system activation including making the horn and wipers work. I used the same machine to get into the system on my Mercedes and figure out why its throwing the engine code. Figured out my car is throwing the air injection code and I am going to try and fix it. Also diagnosed the test 6.7ltr ford engine with the IDS (integrated diagnostic software) on the laptop. found the code p0090 and discovered the high pressure fuel regulator plug was unplugged. Also used the vacuum machine and evacuated the oil out of my engine and changed the oil and filter.

John Deer Work with hours

40 week
40 month


This week I spent many hours working on a John Deer tractor and the disc attachment used to disc the field. I assisted in taking off the wheel working on the hub assembly and repairing the radiator and had to fabricate some steel on a disc trailer that broke while i was working on field. Also I participated in the class tug o war that we won first place in and received a trophy a sprained ankle and a wicked bruise on my side..I learned how the radiator is a big part in these tractors in a dusty field and has to work good always or there can be major problems. I learned how to take a tractor tire off that is taller than me with a crane hoist. We also learned in class how injectors work and got to trouble shoot the new engine in class with a computer. Also I used a computer to diagnose the problems on my own car.All in all a good week Also a pic of the silag truck i drive and do the maintenance on. There's even a pic of the navigation system.

Cat 5316 disassemble and assembly with measurements and weekly hours

40 week
176 month


                                                                       CAT 3516

                                                              Valve cover removed.

                                                                  Hoisting the head.

                                                               Removal of valves.

                                             Massive corrosion and carbon buildup on valve.

                                                                    Valve removal.

                                                            Carbon build up on valve.

                                                     Block of wood used to remove piston.

                                                                     Liner removed.

                                                           Removal of piston pin ring.

                                                                Removal of piston pin.

                                                                  Liner removed.

                                                                 Measuring flywheel.

Bore in bearning for piston pin.

                                                               Measuring the flange.

                                                         Cylinder injector pattern.

                                                        Fresh oil on cap before torque.

                                                           Install and seating valves.

Install ring pin 

                                                   Torqued to 330 ft lbs with the big boy.

                                                  Torquing the lower valve cover to specs.

                                                             Torquing the valve cover.

DONE

                                                     Measurements sheet front and back.

                                                        Valve cover install instructions.

                                                        Head bolts install instructions.

                                                       Valve cover install instructions.